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With CFP snub still stinging, Atlantic Coast Conference ponders how to boost football perceptions
Read full article: With CFP snub still stinging, Atlantic Coast Conference ponders how to boost football perceptionsThe College Football Playoff snub of unbeaten Florida State is still a fresh wound for the entire Atlantic Coast Conference.
Steelers' Pickett began his rookie season avoiding spotlight. Entering Year 2, it's shining on him.
Read full article: Steelers' Pickett began his rookie season avoiding spotlight. Entering Year 2, it's shining on him.Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is ready to take the training wheels off as he enters his second season in the NFL.
ACC gets September shot to boost reputation in marquee games
Read full article: ACC gets September shot to boost reputation in marquee gamesThe Atlantic Coast Conference gets a chance in September to bolster the perception of the league's strength with multiple matchups against other power conferences.
Wake's Clawson, Pitt's Pickett top AP's midyear ACC honors
Read full article: Wake's Clawson, Pitt's Pickett top AP's midyear ACC honorsWake Forest coach Dave Clawson and Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett headline The Associated Press' list of midseason football honorees for the Atlantic Coast Conference.
ACC teams hope vaccinations reduce COVID-19 setbacks in '21
Read full article: ACC teams hope vaccinations reduce COVID-19 setbacks in '21Atlantic Coast Conference coaches are counting on high program COVID-19 vaccination rates to minimize risks of illnesses or lineup-depleting contact tracing for the upcoming college football season.
Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19
Read full article: Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including mens and womens basketball. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. That's still well below the peak of about 2,200 deaths per day in late April,The Ivy League has tried to be in front of the virus. The Ivy League announcement affects not just basketball, but wrestling, indoor track and field, swimming, fencing and other sports. Also, Conference USA announced Rice at Louisiana Tech scheduled for Saturday had been postponed because of COVID-19 issues with La Tech.
King’s 4 TD passes lead No. 13 Miami past Pittsburgh, 31-19
Read full article: King’s 4 TD passes lead No. 13 Miami past Pittsburgh, 31-19MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Miami avoided the post-Clemson letdown and now can set its sight on remaining in the conference championship picture. “We were disappointed and a little bit angry coming off last week,” Miami coach Manny Diaz said. But Miami regained its double-digit advantage on King’s 45-yard touchdown pass to Mallory. “They make you earn every single thing.”The Hurricanes struck first on King’s 35-yard touchdown pass to Cam’Ron Harris midway through the first quarter. King connected with Mallory on a 6-yard score with 6:44 left in the second quarter for a 14-0 lead.